- Homebuyers
- August 18, 2025
Understanding Conforming Loans vs. Non-Conforming Loans—And Why Homebuyers Should Care
Homebuyers may want to understand the differences between conforming and non-conforming loans when choosing a mortgage.
Contributing Writer, New American Funding
Margaret Heidenry is a writer at New American Funding. She was previously an editor and writer at Realtor.com. Her work has appeared in the New York Times Magazine, Vanity Fair, and Boston Magazine.
Homebuyers may want to understand the differences between conforming and non-conforming loans when choosing a mortgage.
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